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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 416.79 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 416.79 and 170.00 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 416.79 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/416.79 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 416.79 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 70,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,852.22/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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